Babylon returns to south Lafourche

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Jan 24, 2013 at 11:03 AM

The Krewe of Babylon is set to roll at 5 p.m. Feb. 9 down the city streets of Larose.The male and female krewe anticipates five floats with the theme “Babylon Brands the Bayou.” The krewe's tableau follows the parade.Jade Galliano and Rani Fournier, 22 at the time, started the “family” krewe in 2001 to give Larose residents a night parade. The krewe's last parade was in 2010 but has returned this year with a membership of 50.Krewe officials announced the return of Babylon at its announcement party Dec. 17 at Chateau Du Bayou where the 2013 Royal Court was crowned. Floats and costumes will highlight elite brand names such as Louis Vuitton, Rolls Royce, Oakley, Dolce & Gabbana and more.Reigning over the krewe this year is King Babylon Jack Joseph Blanchard and Queen Babylon Tissie Leblanc Blanchard.The king and queen's royal court includes princesses Kennedy Marie Blanchard and Kandace Marie Blanchard, and prince Jack Joseph Blanchard.Jade Galliano will serve as parade captain.Serving as dukes are Blake Michael Lee, David Gregory Kedzierski, Derek Paul Vedros, Paul Raul Dufrene and Bryan Mark Schach.Serving as maids are Kristy Savoie Lee, Chelsea Marie Curole, Courtney Curole Vedros, Amber Brown Dufrene and Julie Harbin Schach.The krewe's board members are Dean Guidry, president; Darlaine Allemand, first vice president; Edmond Hebert, second vice president; Kay Dantin, treasurer; Kristine Hebert, secretary; and Craig Hendrix, reporter.

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